Rahul Nair

About Rahul Nair

I am a strategic sourcing and supply chain leader with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation across procurement, supply and external manufacturing, for global consumer brands.With an engineering foundation and early career experience in R&D, I bring a systems-level, technical perspective to building supply chains that enable innovation, scale, and resilience. I partner closely with demand, development, and commercial teams to turn strategy into executable supply models that accelerate growth, improve productivity, and manage risk.Throughout my career, I have led complex, cross-functional transformations: reimagining supplier ecosystems, advancing external manufacturing strategies, and building capabilities that support both core and emerging portfolios. I am known for developing strong teams, challenging legacy ways of working, and aligning stakeholders around a clear, outcome-driven vision.I thrive in roles where change is required, ambiguity is high, and disciplined execution is essential to turning opportunity into measurable enterprise impact.

Experience

1. Director Strategic Sourcing

   Mars

   Nov 2022 — Present · Hackettstown, NJ, US

   As the Strategic Sourcing Director for External Manufacturing, I’m passionate about our team, our strategy, and our purpose. I’m energized by building a resilient, responsible, and innovative supplier ecosystem that fuels our future though sustainable growth.

Education

• Purdue University

  BS, Engineering